802.11 Police Car

03-01-2002

Check it out -

http://www.odessaoffice.com/wireless/mobile.htm

CRM114

03-06-2002

Pretty interesting website.

Offering Wireless DSL using 802.11b.

I especially like the utility program that comes with the WLAN card. It's basically an 802.11b Spectrum Analyzer.

DSLBiker

03-06-2002

I've purchased the the Survey Kit from Marlon that he mentions on that site. The card and the software work very well. It is a 2mb Teletronics DSSS card. The connector is much sturdier that that of the Orinoco cards. BTW, Marlon is a good guy to deal with too.

The only real problem is that it is one more card to haul around and swap in and out of the laptop while surveying sites. The chipset is not compatible with NS. But it is another tool for 802.11b, and a good one.

There are a number of these "wireless DSL" providers springing up around the country. You might want to check out http://isp-planet.com/fixed_wireless/index.html

Cheers,
Thorn

03-06-2002

...in reading the WISP lists, I read that normal card utils work just as well as this survey software. Any truth to this? What all does the app tell ya?

Also, what chipset does it work with?

Tron Of Borg

03-06-2002

Tron,
I like it because it shows all fourteen channels at a glance, and it shows interference levels. The software that came with my Orinoco and Linksys cards only shows signal level on a specific channel, and only if you are associated with an AP.

Marlon has an explanation on the site of how he's used it in a couple of locations and tracking problems. It depends on what info you are looking for. Slightly different tool for a different view of the 2.4 spectrum.

Cheers,
Thorn

03-06-2002

Tron,
About the chipset... I don't know, and haven't really been worried enough to look. :-) NS gives the usual "Card Not Found" message with it, so I know it's not Hermes; or the drivers aren't compatible.

Cheers,
Thorn

03-06-2002

Hey Thorn

How much did the Site Survey Kit cost?

I am submitting an MRD to Marius:

It would be cool to see the Spectrum Analyzer Graphical display added to Netstumbler in addition to the Beacom Frame addition. This could help in detecting closed systems.

Marius:

You should check out the website at the top of the thread.

DSLBiker

03-06-2002

DSLBiker,
About $220. It came COD. Included card, pigtail, 10' LMRW-240, and a big 14db (I think) panel antenna, which measures about 18"x18" square. I can give you specifics if you need it, but I'd have to go pull invoice.

I've got to run. I'll check this thread tonight. Tell Marlon the guy from VT with the propeller beanie says "Hi!"

Cheers,
Thorn

03-01-2002	#1 (permalink)
Posts: n/a	802.11 Police Car Check it out - http://www.odessaoffice.com/wireless/mobile.htm CRM114

03-06-2002	#3 (permalink)
Posts: n/a	WLAN Analyzer I've purchased the the Survey Kit from Marlon that he mentions on that site. The card and the software work very well. It is a 2mb Teletronics DSSS card. The connector is much sturdier that that of the Orinoco cards. BTW, Marlon is a good guy to deal with too. The only real problem is that it is one more card to haul around and swap in and out of the laptop while surveying sites. The chipset is not compatible with NS. But it is another tool for 802.11b, and a good one. There are a number of these "wireless DSL" providers springing up around the country. You might want to check out http://isp-planet.com/fixed_wireless/index.html Cheers, Thorn

03-06-2002	#4 (permalink)
Posts: n/a	Hey Thorn... ...in reading the WISP lists, I read that normal card utils work just as well as this survey software. Any truth to this? What all does the app tell ya? Also, what chipset does it work with? Tron Of Borg

03-06-2002	#5 (permalink)
Posts: n/a	Survey Software Tron, I like it because it shows all fourteen channels at a glance, and it shows interference levels. The software that came with my Orinoco and Linksys cards only shows signal level on a specific channel, and only if you are associated with an AP. Marlon has an explanation on the site of how he's used it in a couple of locations and tracking problems. It depends on what info you are looking for. Slightly different tool for a different view of the 2.4 spectrum. Cheers, Thorn

03-06-2002	#6 (permalink)
Posts: n/a	WLAN Analyzer Tron, About the chipset... I don't know, and haven't really been worried enough to look. :-) NS gives the usual "Card Not Found" message with it, so I know it's not Hermes; or the drivers aren't compatible. Cheers, Thorn

03-06-2002	#2 (permalink)
Posts: n/a	Pretty interesting website. Offering Wireless DSL using 802.11b. I especially like the utility program that comes with the WLAN card. It's basically an 802.11b Spectrum Analyzer. DSLBiker

03-06-2002	#7 (permalink)
Posts: n/a	Hey Thorn How much did the Site Survey Kit cost? I am submitting an MRD to Marius: It would be cool to see the Spectrum Analyzer Graphical display added to Netstumbler in addition to the Beacom Frame addition. This could help in detecting closed systems. Marius: You should check out the website at the top of the thread. DSLBiker

03-06-2002	#8 (permalink)
Posts: n/a	DSLBiker, About $220. It came COD. Included card, pigtail, 10' LMRW-240, and a big 14db (I think) panel antenna, which measures about 18"x18" square. I can give you specifics if you need it, but I'd have to go pull invoice. I've got to run. I'll check this thread tonight. Tell Marlon the guy from VT with the propeller beanie says "Hi!" Cheers, Thorn

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